Impact AI Fellowship 2027 in Germany: €5,000 Stipend for a Ten-Week AI Impact Assessment Programme in Berlin

Overview

The Impact AI Fellowship 2027 is a ten-week programme organised by the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society. It is designed for professionals and researchers to investigate the real-world societal and environmental effects of artificial intelligence applications promoted as serving the public good. The programme runs from 16 August to 22 October 2027 and includes two in-person weeks in Berlin, Germany. Participants will learn and apply the Impact AI Method, a structured approach developed through a transdisciplinary research project at the institute.

Who can apply

The programme brings together individuals working in academia, journalism, civil society organisations, public institutions, and companies who are engaged with artificial intelligence, sustainability, or the public interest.

What you get

Selected participants receive a fixed fellowship stipend of €5,000. Fellows also receive expert guidance, take part in workshops and peer-learning activities, conduct independent research, and prepare a final impact assessment report.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted by 15 January 2027.

Key dates

The application deadline is 15 January 2027. Information sessions are scheduled for 10 November 2026 at 10:00 and 17 November 2026 at 15:00. The fellowship runs from 16 August to 22 October 2027.